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233 articles for “light weight”
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Stress Analysis of Leaf Spring Suspension System with the Combination of Helical Springs
Abstract: This research article deals with a modified version of leaf spring suspension system introduced for the optimization of existing leaf spring suspension system design, by the combination of two helical springs with the master leaf. To furnish this end, a semi-elliptical type mono leaf spring of light weighted mini truck is considered for design and modeling work. On both the sides of this mono leaf, a helical spring is designed …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 6–17 Read article
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Enhancement of Cable Profile and Deck Arrangement in Cable Stayed Bridge A Review
Abstract: Cable-stayed bridges are usually self-anchored structures and therefore offer a good solution at locations where the soil conditions are not good and as a consequence the cost of the foundations for an earth-anchored structure like a typical suspension bridge would become excessive. To overcome these problems, it is necessary to find a new type of material in lieu of steel. Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) has many excellent properties, such as …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 21–26 Read article
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Utilization of Pond Ash as a Partial Replacement of Fine Aggregate Using Alccofine in Conventional Concrete
Abstract: Pond ash is the byproduct and is produce from coal plants. These plants release byproduct in major quantity which effects the environment. In this paper, an experimental work has been done on the conventional concrete with pond ash as replacement of fine aggregate. The grade of the concrete is M-40 and nine concrete mixes named as F1, F2, F3, G1, G2, G3, G4, G5 and G6 were prepared with different …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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CHARACTERIZATION OF STRENGTH OF ALUMINUM (Al 6063-T6) AFTER CORROSION
Abstract: Aluminum are frequently used as light weight structure in various nautical design. One of them is the ship structure design where sever environment of saline water influences the damage of the structure and one among them is pitting. In this paper, an experimental verification of strength and impact of corrosion effect on Al-6063 – T6 aluminum was presented. The specimens were exposed to saline water for various duration like 500hrs, …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 48–61 Read article
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Design a Rectangular Spiral Microstrip Multi-band Antenna
Abstract: This paper presents a rectangular spiral microstrip antenna operate in multi-band between the frequency ranges of 0.5–5.0 GHz. The proposed rectangular spiral microstrip antenna will be light weight, flexible, slim and compact unit compare with current antenna used in these bands. The paper also presents the detail steps of designing the rectangular spiral microstrip antenna and at different iteration level. This paper is also present how to increase no of …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 15–23 Read article
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Development of Microstrip Patch Antenna Design for Medical Application: A Survey
Abstract: In early days breast cancer detection is of crucial importance. Microstrip patch antenna, due to its small size, light weight, low profile, and low manufacturing cost, is finding increasing applications in the medical industry. In this survey paper we have discussed briefly some of the antenna’s technical specification and details of its applications in different medical areas. Mainly they are Breast cancer tumor detection, Hyperthermia, Hearing Aid, and Pacemaker for …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 40–48 Read article
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Review on Microstrip Patch for Detection of Breast Cancer
Abstract: AbstractAs the number of breast cancer patients are increasing , we need more reliable method that can helps in detecting the type of cancer in early stages which will lead to save the patients’ lives as the earlier tumor is detected the higher chance for recovery. Therefore the aim of our project is to design compact low profile wearable antenna that is used for early cancer detection with low cost. …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 34–37 Read article
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Performance Analysis of Rectangular Patch Antenna with EBG using Quarter Wave Feed Line and Coaxial Feed Line Methods for C-Band Radar Based Applications
Abstract: Microstrip antenna has various attractive features like light weight, low cost, easy fabrication, etc. Microstrip antenna can be fed in a variety of ways. This paper is focused on the enhancement of gain of the rectangular patch antenna with electromagnetic band gap structures at 7.5 GHZ for two different feeds and compares their results. The two types of feeds are coaxial line feed and quarter wave feed. Antenna design has …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 19–25 Read article
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Study of Mechanical and Tribological Properties of CSAp Reinforced LM25 MMC
Abstract: Aluminum Matrix Composites (AMCs) allude to the sort of light weight elite aluminum driven material matrix. AMCs comprise of a non-metallic reinforcement which included into aluminum grid which offers worthwhile properties over base material. Reinforcements like Sic, CSAp, B4C, Al2O3, TiC, TiB2, TiO2 are typically liked to enhance the mechanical properties. Here aluminum LM25 is chosen as framework material, while coconut shell powder is chosen as support (reinforcement) material. Coconut …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 28–32 Read article
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Metal Matrix Composites: Materials with the best property combination
Abstract: AbstractMetal matrix composites have been emerging out to be the most sought after materials in the field of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering. The basic driving force behind their wide applications is the fusion of ductile nature of metallic constituent and strong ceramic phases. This combination would always yield a structure with good toughness and longer service life. Aluminum-Silicon Carbide (SiC/Al) is a metal matrix composite that combine the properties of …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Tensile Behavior of Cast AA6082 Reinforced Particle Metal Matrix Composite
Abstract: AbstractThe development of light weight metal matrix composite (MMC) based on aluminium matrix reinforced with Cu/Sic/Graphite has been discussed in the present paper. It has emerged as an important class of materials, finding increasing applications in automotive parts, aero-space and structural applications. The present work emphasizes on developed aluminium metal matrix composite (AMMC) material in stir casting route. The fabricated composites are tested for their tensile property. The result shows …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Drilling of Composite Materials: A Review
Abstract: In today’s world composites are replacing metals due to their superior properties such as light weight; low wear rate etc. Composites are widely used in automobile, aerospace and aircraft structural components. While drilling composite laminates, because of high hardness, they are difficult to machine, which results in low drilling efficiency and undesirable drilling induced delamination. The present paper is intended to focus on review of various works reported on drilling …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Wear Characteristics of Aluminium-Graphite Composites Produced by Stir Casting Technique
Abstract: Metal matrix composites (MMCs) are finding more applications due to their significantly improved properties such as high specific strength, high specific modulus, good damping capacity and good wear resistance compared to unreinforced alloys. In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in composites containing low density and low cost reinforcements. Graphite is one of the most suitable and low density reinforcement available for making light-weight and wear resistant parts …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 13–20 Read article
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Studies on Erosion Wear Behavior of Aluminum-3 Magnesium-10 Silicon Carbide Composite
Abstract: Aluminum-based metal matrix composites (MMCs) offer potential for advanced structural applications when high specific strength and modulus as well as good elevated temperature resistance along with light weight are important. In the present work, aluminum alloy-silicon carbide composite (Al-3Mg-10SiC) is developed using the stir-casting technique and is subjected to study the wear behavior. Solid particle erosion on Al-3Mg-10SiC was conducted. Implementation of design of experiments (through Taguchi and statistical techniques) …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 39–50 Read article
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Origins of Several Foam Ample Forms in Materials Science
Abstract: Foam culture refers to the light weight philosophy for the additional subject released from appropriate specific performance in relation to the environment. Regular study has been done to actualize the subject required under ballistic strength of degeneration issues. The cases studied in this article were from polymer functional ceramic issues as well as originating flexible regions. Though, water-purification areas on the coast have origins Ni-nano that uses carbon-tubed analogs to …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 32–36 Read article
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Fabrication of AA5182-Semis for Precise Components
Abstract: Al4.5MgMn alloy is known to show an excellent physical and mechanical properties as well as manufacturing and fabrication ease as semis, suitable for making precise components like hull of the light weight vehicles and seamless tubes. Present work has tried to describe the development of microstructure and texture of an industrial tandem hot rolled Al4.5MgMn alloy sheet after laboratory cold rolling and annealing. Crystallographic orientation dependent strengthening rate has been …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 21–32 Read article
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Weldability of Aluminium Alloy Using Tungsten Inert Gas Welding Process for Mechanical Properties: A Review
Abstract: Metal components are joined using heat or pressure in TIG welding, sometimes referred toas Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. Pulsed current welding utilises inert gas for enclose the weld pools and electrodes. The intricate welding procedure known as TIG welding uses tungsten inert gas. It switches and forth between high and low level amps. Here, the weld quality and power output improve when the current is increased. Pulsed current TIG welding …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 15–26 Read article
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PVC Pipe Designer Furniture
Abstract: AbstractPolyvinyl chloride (PVC) products are 100% recyclable physically, chemically and energetically. This can be used to make various products like steam houses, kid’s houses, shoes stands, laptop stands, kid’s scooters, bookshelves etc. There are many benefits of PVC such as, high impact resistance, good temperature capability, light weight etc. PVC’s versatility, cost effectiveness and an excellent record of use, makes it capable enough that it can replace traditional building materials …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 29–33 Read article
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Investigation of Inter Delamination Properties and Morphological Analysis of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites
Abstract: AbstractNatural fibers are strong, light weight, renewable, cheap, completely or partially recyclable, and biodegradable. The various types of natural fibers are flax, cotton, jute, sisal, kenaf pineapple, bamboo, banana, wood, etc. In this work, sisal fibers and banana fibers have been employed as the main reinforcing materials with epoxy resin as the matrix in order to increase the effectiveness of natural fiber-reinforced polymer matrix composites. In this study, it is …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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BUCKLING ANALYSIS OF COMPOSITE CYLINDRICAL SHELL STRUCTURE USING FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS
Abstract: When designing cylindrical shells one should consider not only the strength problem in service, but also the buckling problem. Cylindrical shells such as thin-walled structures are susceptible to buckling when subjected to static and dynamic stresses. The vessels are exposed to dynamic sea conditions depending on their usage. The functional failure of a pressurized composite vessel or a composite pipe in the form of leakage or weeping of the contained …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 32–36 Read article